The Status of Women in Agrifood Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa

This report provides the latest data, policy highlights and recommendations for policymakers and decision makers about gender in agrifood systems in sub-Saharan Africa. The report reviews and analyses women’s opportunities and constraints in economic and social processes in sub-Saharan Africa, while taking stock and assessing progress made in closing a series of gender gaps. It provides examples of policies and good practices that promote gender, climate and environmentally just agrifood systems in sub-Saharan Africa. Digital editions of FAO publications are available on the FAO website as part of FAO’s Open Access policy.